Butch alternates between periods of dark despair and times of elation, great energy, recklessness, and creativity. Butch seems to suffer from ______ disorder.

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The symptoms described in the scenario (periods of depression alternating with manic episodes characterized by elation, energy, recklessness, and creativity) are indicative of bipolar disorder. Dissociative disorder involves a disruption in consciousness or memory, personality disorder involves pervasive and maladaptive patterns of behavior and thinking, and depressive disorder primarily involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or lack of interest in formerly pleasurable activities.

Butch Alternates Between Periods of Dark Despair and Times of Elation